66--Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Simulators

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, using simplified acquisition procedures under the test program for commercial items found at FAR 13.5, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation shall be posted on both FEDBIZOPPS and NECO (http://www.neco.navy.mil/). The RFQ number is N00244-11-R-0062. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-53 and DFARS Change Notice 20110725. It is the contractor’s responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm . The NAICS code is 334519 and the Small Business Standard is 500 employees. The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(ii). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The acquisition is for Brand Name acquisition of the below listed Chemical, Biological, and Radiological training simulators (a Joint Chemical Agent Detector, or JCAD) from Argon Electronics Ltd., a UK firm (Luton, Great Britain), via its exclusive USA distributor, The JGW Group Ltd. (Reston, VA).The M4 JCAD is a Chemical agent detector that has been recently fielded by the Navy Expeditionary Forces. With this piece of equipment currently in use in the field the end user needs a way to effectively train the forces in its use. The M4 JCAD is not effective or efficient for training in the classroom or the field. This is why the end user needs the JCAD Simulator. The JCAD Simulators drastically enhance chemical detection training in the classroom and in the field, and are intended for use in training activities at the Naval Construction Training Center, Port Hueneme, CA. The use of the above Argon Electronics product is the only solution that meets the current requirements and capabilities. There are no other manufacturers which simulate the M4 JCAD. (See Attached Justification & Authorization.) CLIN QTY (ea) 0001 M4 JCAD-SIM System, P/N FGO-ARG190-US 20 (Green body, blue rain cap) Each System Consisting of: M4 JCAD / LCD3.2e-SIM simulator 1 System carry case 1 Simulation confidence checker 1 Battery cassette /w alkaline batteries 1 Instructor remote control 1 Instruction manual (in English) 1 Area G/TICs source /w battery 2 Area H/TICs source /w battery 2 Small high power point G source 1 Small high power point H source 1 Large high power point G source 1 Large high power point H source 1 Error reporting check card and fob on chain 1 Anticipate a FFP contract. Anticipated award date is on or about 30 September 2011. Delivery is required 16 Weeks ARO or earlier. FOB destination. Place of delivery at Naval Construction Training Center, Port Hueneme, CA 93043. All prospective offerors are cautioned that in the event the Government is unable to determine price reasonableness based on the offers received and market analysis, the Government will not issue a contract. This decision is solely the decision and the right of the Government. All efforts performed and all cost expended by prospective offerors in providing information requested by the solicitation are not subject to reimbursement by the Government. The following FAR provisions and clauses are applicable to this procurement: 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards; 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items; 52.212-3 ALT I, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items; 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items; 52.219.28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation; 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving; 52.247-34, F.O.B. Destination; and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items with the following clauses applicable to paragraph (b): 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies; 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration. Quoters are reminded to include a completed copy of 52.212-3 ALT I with quotes. All clauses shall be incorporated by reference in the order. Additional contract terms and conditions applicable to this procurement are: 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items and 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items including 252.225-7001, Buy American Act and Balance of Payments Program; 252.225-7012, Preference for Domestic Commodities; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea; 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data. Quoters must be registered in the CCR database to be considered for award. Please ensure compliance with this regulation when submitting your quote. Call +1 (555) 000-0000 or on the internet. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.ccr.gov . Quoters should also complete their Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at http://orca.bpn.gov . The Government intends to make a single award to the responsible Offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government considering price and price related factors. Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial Items, applies with paragraph (a) completed as follows: Award will be made to the Offeror that meets the solicitation’s minimum criteria for technical acceptability at the lowest price, past performance considered. Please also complete and return the attached “OFFEROR'S PAST PERFORMANCE DATA? form. To be determined technically acceptable the Offeror must furnish product literature that demonstrates the products offered meet all requirements stated in the above purchase descriptions. All responsible Offerors are to submit current pricing, delivery time, payment terms, cage code, Dunn and Bradstreet number, Tax Identification Number and all applicable specifications regarding this solicitation. Provide copies of applicable commercially published price lists pertaining to your company’s products that meet the specifications, along with applicable government discounts. Quotes must be received no later than 3:00 Local Time, September 19, 2011. Fax proposal to +1 (555) 000-0000 or Email: contact@example.gov. No questions or requests for clarification accepted after 3:00 PM PT on 9/13/11. Quotes submitted as an attachment to an email should be sent in Word Version 6.0 or higher. Do not mail. All quotes shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms. Quotes over 10 pages in total will not be accepted by facsimile. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.